Risk Factors for Preoperative and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture

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Authors

Vibeke Juliebø · Norwegian Medicines Agency

Karen Bjøro · University of Oslo

Maria Krogseth · Norwegian Medicines Agency

Eva Skovlund · Norwegian Medicines Agency

Anette Hylen Ranhoff · Norwegian Medicines Agency

Torgeir Bruun Wyller · Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Abstract

Time from admission to operation is a risk factor for preoperative delirium, whereas low BMI is an important risk factor for postoperative delirium in hip fracture patients. Cognitive impairment and indoor injury are independent risk factors for preoperative and postoperative delirium.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 57, Issue 8, pp. 1354-1361

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02377.x

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